The Nostalgic Twist On Iced Coffee You Need To Try

Crafting yourself the perfect glass of iced coffee in the morning can be an incredibly soothing ritual, and lends itself to all kinds of customizations. From the type of coffee grounds you use to how much milk you pour in, every step of putting together your beverage is an opportunity to make something completely unique. If you ever get tired of the usual taste, there are plenty of ways to add more flavor to your iced coffee, like using syrups or spices. One way to add a sweet twist to your daily brew is super simple — swap out your usual milk for chocolate milk.

Adding chocolate milk to your iced coffee is the perfect way to switch up your routine, and leads to a delicious drink. The easiest way to put together this recipe is to prepare your coffee as you normally would, and when it's time to add in the milk or cream, use cold chocolate milk instead. You can use pre-made chocolate milk, which would be the quickest method, or you could make your own with the dairy beverage of your choice and chocolate syrup, which will allow you to better control how chocolatey your final result is.

Many of us haven't had chocolate milk since childhood, which makes it easy to forget how decadent the drink can be. The combination of chocolate and coffee flavors will be smooth and rich, and rather reminiscent of a mocha. In fact, if you have the right equipment, you can put together something of a ragtag mocha by using a shot of espresso instead of coffee and steaming the chocolate milk. While not technically a mocha by most baristas' standards, you will still be left with a tasty drink that's different from your usual cup of joe.

You can further enhance your chocolatey iced coffee by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or by spraying on some whipped cream. A bit of peppermint syrup would also be perfect around the holiday season. If you have a serious sweet tooth, you can also add more sugar.

Indulging in chocolate milk and iced coffee is a wonderful way to start the day. If you're drinking a little later in the day, or chocolate milk is a bit too innocent for you, check out some of the best boozy additions to iced coffee. Whether you drink it every day or make it on special occasions, a chocolatey iced coffee should definitely be in your coffee repertoire.